The Cobar Herald, Saturday 21st October, 1899.
PICNIC TO MOUNT
BOPPY.
A DAY OUT.
There was huge muster at the Rail-
way Station on Wednesday last, on
the occasion of the Church of England
Sunday School picnic, to which all
and sundry were invited to attend.
The small charge of 6d for children
and 2s 6d for adults was not a pro-
hibitive price, and although the idea
was not inaugurated as a money-
making mission, there should be a
tidy surplus. The Rev. A. R. Martin
generally supervised everything, and
the prevailing opinion is that he got
through his rather big contract in a
surprisingly satisfactory way. Messrs
Soane and Hooper, and Sunday
School teachers also greatly assisted
in the supervision. Roughly,
estimated there were nearly 1000,
excursionists, principally juveniles,
and there was little vacant space in
the 12 carriages that comprised the
train. One gentleman who gained
his opinion by experience no doubt,
tells us they were packed like sardines
in a tin without the oil. Fortunately
the weather was admirable in every
respect, and the journey was not a
long one. The train left Cobar about
9 30, and Mr Driver McKenzie soon
had his human freight unloaded at
Mount Boppy, the destination. In a
very short space of time that hill was
covered almost with frolicking chil-
dren and seniors, and the woods re-
sounded their mirth for the rest of the
day. The Rev Martin had arranged
for food for the children, and this
was partaken of around the tank.
For the quantity and variety of eat-
ables at the disposal of young Cobar,
the ladies of this town are to be
thanked, for they very generously
donated hampers by the score.
Adults, of course, brought their lunch
with them, and those who did not
found everything required in that line
at Mrs Ross's well-known hotel.
During the day the usual games were
indulged in with vigor, and all and
sundry went in for enjoyment and
hearty recreation. Races for toys had
been arranged for the little ones. It
was a bad day for reptiles. Two
carpet snakes were murdered, one
being 6ft long, while a whip snake,
also met its doom. When the mail
passed in the evening, a start was
made for home, Cobar being reached
at about 6 45. The picnic was such
a huge success that many (including
some who didn't go) are looking for-
ward to the next opportunity of a
similar nature that will be offered
Cobar folks — both young and old.
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